Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-10-13

Category 2

WHAT A Category 2 forecast indicates no risk of flooding in Redondo Beach. The moderate astronomical tide is the main factor, with a small positive contribution from pressure and minimal wind influence.

WHEN Peak water levels are expected in the morning around 7:54 AM and again in the evening near 6:30 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING The moderate tide is driving the category, while near-normal pressure provides a slight boost. Winds are light and reduce flood potential. Ensemble models concur there is no likelihood of escalating beyond Category 2.


Day 2: 2026-10-14

Category 2

WHAT Similar to the previous day, Category 2 means no flooding is expected. The tide is again the largest contributor, with a very minor influence from slightly above-normal pressure and negligible wind effect.

WHEN Look for the highest water levels around 8:42 AM and then again near 7:06 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING The moderately high tide continues to be the main driver. Pressure remains steady and slightly supportive, and wind is minimal. The ensemble shows no chance of a higher category outcome.


Day 3: 2026-10-15

Category 1

WHAT A Category 1 forecast indicates routine conditions and no flood risk. Tidal levels are a bit lower than on previous days, while high pressure and light winds keep any flood threat at bay.

WHEN High tide is forecast around 9:30 AM and again near 7:42 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Relatively modest tides and calm weather lead to the lowest category of the three-day period. Conditions are similar to the 2026-01-19 Cat 1 event, with no indication of any uptrend in risk based on ensemble guidance.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

CATEGORY KEY

Forecast detail

72-hour tide forecast at Tacoma (NOAA), local time. Dashed line is the Category 3 threshold.
14 ft 12 ft 10 ft TodayWedThu Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.2 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1019.6 hPa1021.4–1022.0
Wind5 mph ESE2–4
Surge (forecast)0.20 ft—
NOAA HTF likelihood0%—

No significant onshore component. Pressure values are MSL; wind is the 10-meter forecast. Ensemble spread is the 10th–90th percentile across five weather models (GFS, ECMWF, ICON, GEM, UKMO).

Closest past event

Saturday, April 18, 2026 Scored Category 2
Tide
12.9 ft
Pressure
1019.1 hPa
Wind
6 mph NW

Observed that day: no flooding reported (no corroborating evidence found in the audit log).

Selected from the nearest-neighbor search across every logged flood event · 99% similar.